New England Traditional Ecological Knowledge and Climate Justice

New England Traditional Ecological Knowledge and Climate Justice

Indigenous people throughout the world bear a disproportionate burden of the climate crisis. This virtual panel explores how Indigenous communities are applying traditional ecological knowledge to address these impacts. In it, three Indigenous community members, activists, and scholars share their experiences and knowledge as they face climate change.

The panelists address the following questions: How are their communities responding to climate change? What role does traditional ecological knowledge play in mitigating the impacts of climate change? How do tribal, regional, and educational institutions work to educate people about and mitigate the harm from the ecological and political implications of the crisis? What are the implications for climate justice?

Speakers:
- Casey Thornbrugh (Climate Program Manager, United South and Eastern Tribes Inc.; Citizen of the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe)
- Darren Ranco (Chair of Native American Programs at the University of Maine; Citizen of the Penobscot Nation)
- Lorén Spears (Executive Director, Tomaquag Museum; Citizen of the Narragansett Nation)

Moderated by:
- J. Cedric Woods, Ph.D.
Director, Institute for New England Native American Studies, UMass Boston
Citizen of the Lumbee Indian Tribe

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